Boaz Elementary School serves 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boaz Elementary School's student population of 523 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
523 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Boaz Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
46%
11%
Black
2%
32%
White
45%
52%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Boaz Elementary School often compared to?
Boaz Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Asbury Elementary School, Douglas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Boaz Elementary School?
523 students attend Boaz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Boaz Elementary School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boaz Elementary School?
Boaz Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Boaz Elementary School offer ?
Boaz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Boaz Elementary School part of?
Boaz Elementary School is part of Boaz City School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
BES Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
BES Students Last Day
December 19, 2024 (Thursday)
BES Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
BES Students Last Day
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
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